7 days. Jonathan's been around for 7 days. It almost feels like I can't imagine life without him. Those with two kids told me this would happen, but I didn't expect it so quickly. I took my first co-nap with the little guy yesterday. He fell asleep in my arms and then I passed out. After about 5 minutes, I repositioned myself on the couch and he laid on my chest, arms and fists curled up underneath his little head. He slept there for almost 2 hours. What a feeling.
We had Jonathan's B'rit Milah today with our immediate family and friends in attendance. It was a super mellow, sweet affair. He made it through like a champ. I'm not the most religious person in the world, but for whatever reason, this ceremony, this tradition, resonates with me. It is the oldest rite of passage for the Jewish people and it meant a lot to me to follow in my ancestor's footprints. I felt it was my responsibility to "make him Jewish" through circumcision and then, from there, he can do with it what he wants. I want Jonathan to know he is Jewish but that he has the freedom to follow his own path. If he chooses Judaism, then I'm cool with that. If he chooses something else, then so be it. Anyway you slice it (too easy), this has been one of the best weeks of my life.
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